OAR 330-105-0007: Committee Officers and Their Powers

The Committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair every two years. The Chair or Vice-Chair may serve until his or her successor is elected. The Chair or Vice-Chair may be removed by a unanimous vote of the other members. A vacant office will be filled by vote at the next Committee meeting. (1) The Chair will preside over all Committee meetings. Except as provided in (3) below, the Chair will sign all documents on behalf of the Committee. The Vice-Chair will fill the role of the Chair when the Chair is absent. (2) The Chair may create, and appoint members to, sub-committees. Sub-committee members are not required to vote or concur on their findings. Each may report alone to the Committee or Chair. (3) Only the Chair may sign letters in the name of the Committee unless the Committee by vote authorizes a member or the Secretary to do so. All letters of the Committee will be prepared and filed by the Secretary. The Committee must approve in advance any letters.